I have two dogs one is around 35 lbs and the other is 60lbs. I usually buy different sizes of heartworm pills and frontline treatment. I was just wondering how important following that was. would it work if i gave my 60lb dog a heartworm pill for dogs up to 50lbs. I dont want to hurt either of my dogs.
2007-03-25 10:55:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Yes, the dosage is too high and you may harm your dog. The doage is based on weight.
2007-03-25 10:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to speak to your vet BUT yes heartgard can be used to treat heartworms but it actually controls them and makes them not get any worse. It shortens the lifespan of the adults and takes aprox 2 years for the worms to be gone...they will just not reproduce and make new worms. It is up to your vet how he is treated though and I seriously doubt your vet will ok the treatment via on online pharmacy. Your dog is also at a risk of death for a lot longer than with conventional HW treatment as wehn the worms die they release from the heart into the blood system and can possibly kill the dog being active increases this chance. Go have a sit down with your vet and discuss all your options but please do not just leave him untreated.
2016-03-29 04:48:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I definately wouldn't. The dosages are based on what is the safe amount for that dogs body weight. By giving a stronger dosage than recommended I imagine it could be harmful.
I wouldn't risk it.
<3 Laura
2007-03-25 11:09:23 · answer #3 · answered by Laura4903 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, because the pills would be to strong for a dog of 35 lbs. if it for dogs from 50 lbs. to 100 lbs. It would get head aches or dizziness.
2007-03-25 11:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by 305 ballin pimp 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Would you take medication for someone heavier than you? Treat your dog the way you treat yourself with medicine. Always give the proper amount for the weight. It's possible the pill can be split, but call your vet to verify.
2007-03-25 11:37:59 · answer #5 · answered by 2Beagles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give it that heartworm pill! there made for different size dogs for a reason!...if you really loved your dog you wouldnt take a chance!
2007-03-25 11:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by NiCoLe i love my Chi cena! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will harm your dog. Most medication for animals /dogs is weight based and not guess work. Ask you vet or practice nurse to weigh the dog for you and advise you accordingly. Don't play the vet if you are not qualified. Love your dog/animals.
2007-03-25 12:54:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't think you should give them the same pill because the more the dog weights the stronger the dose has to be and i think the 35lb dog could get very sick and possibly die. but ask a vet or someone more expierenced than me.
2007-03-25 11:00:37 · answer #8 · answered by ampitout 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, your giving your dog an OVERDOSE of medication,
which will probably put too much of a strain on your smaller dogs heart!
2007-03-25 11:02:44 · answer #9 · answered by t_jay_59 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would call Veterinarian and ask them, to be on the safe side for the dog, first. I love animals, and wouln't want to hurt them either.
2007-03-25 11:05:29 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. & Mrs, RICK & KRIS C & H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋